2011 Hyundai

Oct. 1, 2010

Updated Aug. 21, 2013 12:28 p.m.

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Hyundai AccentBASE PRICE RANGE: $10,705-$16,865 BODY TYPE: Hatch, sedanWHAT'S NEW: There are only minor tweaks to the Accent for 2011. First, the power sunroof has been dropped. In addition, Mellow Yellow paint has been discontinued. On the GL, once-optional six-speaker AM/FM/XM/ CD/MP3 audio system with iPod/aux jack is now standard.

Hyundai AzeraBASE PRICE RANGE: $26,270-$30,870 BODY TYPE: SedanWHAT'S NEW: Receives more power in each V-6: The 3.3L gets 26 more horses for a total of 260; the 3.8L gains 20 hp for 283. Both engines now use an in-house six-speed automatic. There's a new grille, bumper, headlights, and foglights, plus a revised rearend. Redesigned 17-in. alloy wheels and minor styling changes in the cabin round out the changes.

Hyundai ElantraBASE PRICE RANGE: $15,000-$20,500* BODY TYPE: Sedan, wagonWHAT'S NEW: While the Elantra sedan and Elantra Touring wagon currently share styling, a new Elantra sedan is likely coming for 2012. The sedan was shown looking a lot like a small Sonata and powered by a direct-injection four. In the meantime, the Elantra Touring gets minor styling changes, including new colors and the availability of leather.

Hyundai EquusBASE PRICE RANGE: $60,000-$70,000 BODY TYPE: SedanWHAT'S NEW: If the Genesis represented Hyundai dipping a toe into the luxury-sedan waters, the Equus is the company diving in. The new sedan offers V-8 power and a 6-sp automatic standard, with a premium cabin and more space than in the Lexus LS. Real wood, Alcantara headliner, and massaging driver seat are a few of the available amenities.

Hyundai GenesisBASE PRICE RANGE: $33,800-$43,800 BODY TYPE: SedanWHAT'S NEW: The company simplified the number of interior/exterior color combinations from 16 to 13. The only other change is that the 3.8 Technology package content now comes standard on all 4.6s. This includes a 17-speaker 7.1 surround sound audio system, navigation, rearview backup camera, Bluetooth, smart cruise control, and cooled driver seat.

Hyundai Genesis CoupeBASE PRICE RANGE: $23,050-$33,050 BODY TYPE: CoupeWHAT'S NEW: A new trim level for 2011: the R-Spec. With the 2.0L four, it replaces the Track model. With the 3.8L V-6, it becomes the new standard model, replacing the 3.8 Base. In addition, the manual transmission is no longer available in the 2.0T Premium or the 3.8 Grand Touring. All models receive soft-touch materials in the cabin and softer armrests.

Hyundai SonataBASE PRICE RANGE: $19,915-$27,000* BODY TYPE: SedanWHAT'S NEW: The Sonata is all new for 2011. It's longer and wider, with a choice of a direct injection four, a hybrid, or a turbo 2.0L four, with three transmissions. Styling has taken an entirely new direction; the new Sonata looks good enough to be mistaken for a luxury car.COOL FACT: The 2.0T turbo model has at least 74 hp more than any automatic-equipped 2.4L model yet only loses 1 mpg on the highway.

Hyundai TucsonBASE PRICE RANGE: $18,500*-$26,990 BODY TYPE: SUVWHAT'S NEW: With all the changes on the Tucson last year (it was all new for 2010), you would expect nothing new for 2011. However, Hyundai has introduced a 2.0L four backed by a 5M in a new trim level: GL. Shocks were also updated to improve the ride. Also, last year's Popular Equipment package is now standard on GLS models.

Hyundai TucsonBASE PRICE RANGE: $18,500*-$26,990 BODY TYPE: SUVWHAT'S NEW: With all the changes on the Tucson last year (it was all new for 2010), you would expect nothing new for 2011. However, Hyundai has introduced a 2.0L four backed by a 5M in a new trim level: GL. Shocks were also updated to improve the ride. Also, last year's Popular Equipment package is now standard on GLS models.

Hyundai VeracruzBASE PRICE RANGE: $28,940-$36,690 BODY TYPE: SUVWHAT'S NEW: Little has changed for the company's biggest sport/utility vehicle. Minor packaging changes are the only updates for 2011: For the GLS model, the Premium package no longer includes the LG navigation system, but now comes with an auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink.

Hyundai AccentBASE PRICE RANGE: $10,705-$16,865 BODY TYPE: Hatch, sedanWHAT'S NEW: There are only minor tweaks to the Accent for 2011. First, the power sunroof has been dropped. In addition, Mellow Yellow paint has been discontinued. On the GL, once-optional six-speaker AM/FM/XM/ CD/MP3 audio system with iPod/aux jack is now standard.

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